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EU and South America strike trade deal set to hit pushback in Europe

By Lisandra Paraguassu, Lucinda Elliott, Philip Blenkinsop, Reuters December 6, 2024

The European Union and South America's Mercosur bloc struck an agreement on a long-delayed free trade deal on Friday which now faces a tortuous battle for approval in Europe, where there is stiff opposition from France. After negotiations spanning over 20 years, and five years on from an initial deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her Mercosur counterparts announced an agreement had been reached in the Uruguayan capital Montevideo.

File photo of a rapeseed field in India. (Amlanmathur/iStock/Getty Images)

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Police prevent Indian Punjabi farmers marching to Delhi to demand better prices

By Anushree Fadnavis, Reuters, Sakshi Dayal December 6, 2024

Indian police used tear gas and pepper spray against dozens of farmers who began marching from Punjab state along a key highway to Delhi on Friday to demand better prices for their crops.

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World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says

By Reuters December 6, 2024

The United Nations' world food price index rose in November to its highest level since April 2023, recording its biggest gain in 19 months on the back of surging vegetable oil prices, data showed on Friday.

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More wheat, less canola in 2024/25 says Statistics Canada

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm December 5, 2024

While Statistics Canada reported more wheat was grown in 2024/25, canola production fell back as the agency issued its principal field crops report on Dec. 5.

File photo of a soybean plantation in Brazil. (Mailson Pignata/iStock/Getty Images)

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Soy traders push to weaken ban on buying from deforested Amazon

By Reuters December 5, 2024

Multinational grains traders operating in Brazil are seeking to weaken an agreement that forbids buying soybeans from farms on deforested land in the Amazon rainforest, environmental advocates involved in the discussions said on Wednesday

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Chinese buyers slash Canadian canola imports on fears of anti-dumping duty

By Mei Mei Chu, Naveen Thukral, Reuters December 5, 2024

Chinese importers are scaling back purchases of Canadian canola with shipments from December likely to plunge as most buyers are reluctant to sign new deals for fear that Beijing could impose retaliatory anti-dumping duties.

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World Soil Day celebrates critical resource

By Laura Rance-Unger December 5, 2024

December 5 marks World Soil Day, a day set aside by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization to celebrate this critical resource and raise awareness of the challenges of protecting it. This year’s theme, “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage,” underscores the importance of accurate soil data and information in understanding soils characteristics and […] Read more

Many farmers have set up multiple barriers against grain theft and are also advised to reduce the number of entry points to their grain storage area.

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More heft against theft

What’s new in enforcement and community initiatives? And what are the best ways to ensure you’re not a victim?

By Treena Hein December 5, 2024

Prairie provincial leaders have gotten the message. They’ve listened to farmers and their neighbours in rural areas and are putting more resources and new strategies in place to reduce theft and other crimes. At the same time, farmers have taken the initiative to prevent theft through increased vigilance and investments in cameras, lighting and more. […] Read more

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Mexico expects resolution on GM corn dispute by Dec. 14

By Reuters December 4, 2024

Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday he expected a resolution on a dispute under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade pact regarding Mexican restrictions on imports of genetically-modified (GM) corn by Dec. 14.

ECCC is calling for a more precipitation this winter. (ECCC)

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More precipitation at the start of winter says Environment and Climate Change Canada

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm December 4, 2024

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) presented its winter seasonal outlook on Dec. 4. Officials said they expect temperatures across the country to be close to or above normal for the beginning of winter. However, they pointed out Western Canada is likely to experience normal to below normal temperatures come January and February.

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Canada blocks meats, dairy from Greece over foot-and-mouth disease

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El Niño risk building, U.S. forecaster says; ENSO-neutral expected to continue to June

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EU and South America strike trade deal set to hit pushback in Europe

Police prevent Indian Punjabi farmers marching to Delhi to demand better prices

World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says

More wheat, less canola in 2024/25 says Statistics Canada

Soy traders push to weaken ban on buying from deforested Amazon

Chinese buyers slash Canadian canola imports on fears of anti-dumping duty

World Soil Day celebrates critical resource

More heft against theft

Mexico expects resolution on GM corn dispute by Dec. 14

More precipitation at the start of winter says Environment and Climate Change Canada

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